The stage is all set for the summit clash of the 2024 Women’s T20 World Cup with South Africa Women taking on New Zealand Women in the final to be played at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on October 20, 2024.
Both these sides are from different groups, with both finishing second in their respective groups. While the White Ferns have been the runners-up of the first two editions, the Proteas lost in last year’s edition after reaching the final stage.
South Africa Women have been dominant while chasing while it’s the opposite for New Zealand Women while speaking about this year’s edition. It will be an intriguing match to witness, even for neutrals, as there will be a guaranteed fresh winner this time around. New Zealand Women get a day less to regroup and prepare themselves, so it remains to be seen how they fare.
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Match Details
Match | Venue | Date & Time | Live Broadcast and Streaming Details |
South Africa Women vs New Zealand Women, Final | Dubai International Cricket Stadium, Dubai | October 20, Sunday, 7:30 pm IST | Star Sports Network and Disney+ Hotstar (app and website) |
Pitch Report
The track at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium willl be expected to be well-balanced with both batters and bowlers promised to get some assistance from the pitch. The conditions will assist the spinners, mainly due to the slowness of the track as the game progresses. The big boundaries square of the wicket would be an area targetted for a lot of singles and doubles.
Head-to-Head Record
Matches Played | Won by South Africa Women | Won by New Zealand Women | No Result | First-ever Fixture | Most-recent Fixture |
16 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 10/08/07 | 15/10/23 |
Probable Predicted XIs
South Africa Women:
Laura Wolvaardt (c), Tazmin Brits, Anneke Bosch, Marizanne Kapp, Sune Luus, Chloe Tryon, Nadine de Klerk, Annerie Dercksen, Sinalo Jafta (wk), Nonkululeko Mlaba, Ayabonga Khaka.
New Zealand Women:
Suzie Bates, Georgia Plimmer, Amelia Kerr, Sophie Devine (c), Brooke Halliday, Maddy Green, Isabella Gaze (wk), Rosemary Mair, Lea Tahuhu, Eden Carson, Fran Jonas.
Probable Top Performers
Probable Best Batter: Tazmin Brits
Despite her rate of scoring being considerably lesser than the rest of the others who have been high amongst the runs, Brits stands tall at second position. The top-order batter will be of a critical role when it comes to assisting her skipper while building the innings in the powerplay and beyond.
Probable Best Bowler: Nonkululeko Mlaba
The left-arm orthodox is expected to play a crucial role when it comes to her quota. She has been precise with her lengths throughout the tournament. The angle she provided while coming around-across has been invaluable for the team.
Today’s Match Prediction: South Africa Women to win the match
Scenario 1
South Africa Women win the toss and opt to bat first.
Powerplay Score: 35-45
SA-W: 135-155
South Africa Women win the match.
Scenario 2
New Zealand Women win the toss and opt to bat first.
Powerplay Score: 25-35
NZ-W: 120-140
South Africa Women win the match.
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Disclaimer: The prediction is based on the understanding, analysis, and instinct of the author. While making your prediction, consider the points mentioned, and make your own decision.